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Can a woman be arrested after sunset?

Posted by jobseeker Abha Gurjar | Approved
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Generally, no. A women cannot be arrested after sunset. Under Section 46(4) of the CrPC (now BNSS), a woman cannot be arrested after sunset and before sunrise. In exceptional circumstances, a female police officer must obtain prior written permission from a Judicial Magistrate.

Answered by jobseeker Kumari janvi | Approved

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